Yasir

“To be at ease or of wealth” — Arabic origin

Boy's name · #1158 in the US (2025) · 2020s

Yasir reached its best rank, #1017, in 2019 and ranked #1158 in 2025. About 3,300 boys have carried it since 1974. In Minnesota it runs about 5× its national rate.

Around the world: about 1 in 3,200 boys in Belgium (2025) · about 1 in 3,900 boys in Norway (2025) · about 1 in 3,900 boys in England & Wales (2025).

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 16 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Famous Yasirs

Yasir Al-Rumayyan — Saudi businessman and NUFC co–chairman (2021–)
Yasir ibn Amir al-Ansi — Companion (Sahabi) of Muhammad, and father of Ammar
Yasir Shah — cricketer
Yasir AlDawsari — Imam of Masjid-al-Haraam
Yasir Qadhi — Pakistani-American preacher and imam

In stories & tradition

Yasir Al-Fulani — Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare · Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

What Yasirs become

Among 85 notable people named Yasir:

No single standout — notable Yasirs spread across many fields.

Similar names: Jad · Yaseen · Malek · Nazir · Jasir · Yazan

Browse more boy names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service